Homer P. Figg: Chapters 10-18

Homer gave himself away when he said he was from Smelt, but how else did Mr. Brewster know that Homer was connected to Stink and Smelt?

• Homer slipped and called his brother Stink.

• Mr. Brewster saw Smelt lurking about.

• Mrs. Bean found a letter from Smelt in Homer's pocket.

• Mr. Brewster can actually read minds.

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What reason did Brewster give to Homer for not referring to a person’s complexion?

• Brewster believes that one skin color is distinctly better than any other.

• "Complexion is proof that beauty is only skin deep."

• "Thou should refer to one by the content of his character, not the color of his skin."

• "Does the Lord care if we be pink or brown? I assure thee, He does not."

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Where did Homer tell Smelt that the slaves were being held?

• In the old tourmaline mine

• in secret tree houses

• in a subterranean convent

• in the basement of his house

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When Homer first went to live with Squinton Leach, what was the one thing he was most afraid of (other than the dark)?

• bees

• spiders

• Harold disappearing

• ghosts

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How had Samuel Reed managed to escape from Stink and Smelt?

• He used a Harry Houdini muscle technique.

• Jebediah Brewster found him and set him free.

• He rubbed the rope against a sharp rock.

• He convinced a family of mice to nibble through the rope.

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What does Homer compare the train ride to at the end of Chapter 15?

• "Like we're floating through a storybook and each turn in the track is a new page."

• "Like a disagreeable ride on ol' Bob the horse."

• "Like a ride on a marshmallow-y cloud."

• "Like a little voice repeating, 'I think I can, I think I can..."

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Which quote shows Homer's feelings about lawyers?

• "He's a nice man but he hasn't the sense God gave to a billy goat."

• "I jest, sir! A joke! And for being such a good sport, I must insist that you join us for a bite to eat."

• "When a lawyer shakes your hand and smiles with just his teeth, you best run for your life."

• "Homer?" says Mr. Willow, momentarily distracted. "What's that you say?"

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How did Mr. Willow become engaged to Miss Nibbly?

• Miss Nibbly kissed Mr. Willow and he kissed her back, and he then felt obliged to marry her.

• Frank Nibbly arranged for Mr. Willow to propose over dinner.

• Miss Nibbly left her glove for Mr. Willow to find which was a symbol that they were engaged.

• Homer delivers a note to Miss Nibbly from Mr. Willow.

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How did the Nibblys manage to separate Homer from Willow in Chapter 18?

• They have the steward grab him and take him away.

• They have a group of pigs enter the cabin and carry him away.

• They convinced him that there is a present for him on deck.

• They told him they had arrived and that it was time to disembark.

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